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Be part of the movement! This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) in supporting the arts and enriching our community. On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, help the OAG continue to nurture creativity, inspire artists, and offer meaningful art experiences accessible to all. At the...
The annual event recognizes established Ottawa-Gatineau artists who are part of OAG’s collection On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) Board of Directors honoured five outstanding visual artists from the region, paying tribute to the significant contributions of distinguished individuals to the Ottawa art scene and beyond....
We are thrilled to celebrate Alexandra Badzak, Director and CEO of the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), for being awarded the prestigious Order of Ottawa. This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the cultural landscape of Ottawa and beyond. Alexandra has been the Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the...
Join the OAG this fall, as we celebrate the vision and legacy of significant Ottawa-based artists, realize the culmination of several key partnerships, and highlight OAG’s commitment to presenting important artforms, in this case, the narrative power of photography and video. Together in partnership, OAG and the National Gallery of...
The Ottawa Art Gallery is thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Board of Directors, individuals who bring a wealth of experience, passion, and vision to the gallery. As stewards of the gallery’s mission to inspire, engage, and challenge through art, the Board plays a crucial role in shaping...
Photographic montages, family portraits, recontextualized archival images, and artist travelogues unveil narratives of resilience and survival against the odds Together in partnership, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) and the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced today the opening of the upcoming exhibition Stories My Father Couldn’t Tell Me: Jeff Thomas...
Located in the heart of downtown, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is not just a haven for art enthusiasts but also a premier venue for hosting a wide range of events. From grand weddings to intimate private gatherings, corporate events to festive holiday parties, the OAG offers a stunning backdrop...
On your next visit to the Ottawa Art Gallery, you’ll discover the work of eight francophone artists who have recently ventured into NFTs. Their creations are part of the unique exhibition NFT(s): Passages, which invites the public to delve into the “phygital” realm—the shift from physical artworks to digital NFTs...
By Regatu Asefa After several years of working and travelling, I made a very intentional decision to return to school. I wanted to study art history, write a thesis on Ottoman architecture, and get my foot in the door in curatorial work. So, I began my combined master’s degree in...
Discover our brand-new summer collections, designed to bring creativity and fun this summer. Whether you’re looking for ways to entertain the kids while they are off school, host memorable backyard gatherings, or start a new DIY project, we’ve got something for you. Here’s how to make the most of your...